So You Want to Be a Star?

Access Pinellas
Required: Seven classes on the basics of producing a show. Classes meet once a week
Fees: None right now, though the station is considering charging a fee for the class. So get in soon
Start date for next class cycle: Second week of January
Wait list to get on the air: 2-4 months
Information: 727-453-3037, www.accesspinellas.org

TBCN
Required: Two orientation classes, a graphics class and an editing class. If you want to use the studio, you also have to take camera, pre-production and advanced production classes
Fees: $20 Policies and Procedures Handbook
Start date for next class cycle: Dec. 3
Wait list: 2-3 weeks after you turn in the tape
Information: 813-254-1687, www.speakuptampabay.org

This article appears in Dec 1-7, 2004.